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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,558.56, 280,733.75 and 123,569.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,558.56, 280,733.75 and 123,569.54 is: 184,956.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,558.56 : 280,733.75 = 123,569.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,558.56/280,733.75 = 123,569.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,558.56x = 280,733.75 × 123,569.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,558.56x = 34,690,140,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,690,140,349.98/187,558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,956.32

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